Center for Modern China Foundation
Center for Modern China Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2026, it made $156 in qualifying distributions.
Center for Modern China Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,453
- -19.0% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $1,730
- +1532.1% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $156
- Expenses (2026)
- $2,542
- +1203.6% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Modern China Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Center for Modern China Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 289% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $800.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,453 | $1,730 | $2,542 | — | — | $156 | $54 |
| 2025 | $4,265 | $106 | $195 | — | — | — | $18 |
| 2024 | $4,354 | $197 | $638 | — | — | — | $19 |
| 2023 | $4,795 | $8,474 | $10,056 | — | — | — | $20 |
| 2022 | $6,377 | $118 | $11,994 | $800 | 2 | — | $675 |
| 2021 | $18,278 | $23,381 | $15,521 | — | — | — | $686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Center for Modern China Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Modern China Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Yu
Board of Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaomin Li
Board of Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ming Xia
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ming Xa (2021–2022) — Board of Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Modern China Foundation
How large is Center for Modern China Foundation?
Center for Modern China Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Center for Modern China Foundation?
Center for Modern China Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Norfolk, VA. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Center for Modern China Foundation operate?
Center for Modern China Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Center for Modern China Foundation's EIN?
Center for Modern China Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3596615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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